Articles Tagged: sleep

How do I get a full 8 hours of sleep?

Updated 29 September 2021 under Ask Us.

Sleep is super important to your overall health, both mentally and physically. Settling back into a routine that balances school, homework, after school activities, and sports can be overwhelming. So, … read more

I was recently diagnosed with PCOS, and I feel tired all of the time, even after I get 7-8 hours of sleep. I was wondering if this was because of my PCOS or is it something else?

Updated 11 February 2021 under Ask Us.

PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome, a relatively common hormone imbalance that effects nearly 1 out of every 10 women worldwide. It is diagnosed in teens born with female reproductive … read more

I was having a hard time sleeping at night sometimes, I can’t see any reasons why it’s happening to me. Are they are possible things that can be the reason why I’m having insomnia?

Updated 15 January 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Many people have a hard time sleeping and don’t know why. There are several things that can affect sleep, including our daily activities, whether or not … read more

I’ve been staying up past midnight and not getting out of bed until the afternoon recently. How can I start going to sleep and waking up earlier?

Updated 27 April 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Getting good sleep is an important thing everyone can do to stay healthy. There are lots of things that can affect sleep, including our daily activities, whether or … read more

I’m almost always tired throughout the day and at school, but usually have trouble going to sleep at night. I’ll just get to bed and be awake still for hours. How do I go to sleep faster? Do things like taking melatonin supplements help?

Updated 21 February 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. There are lots of things can affect sleep, including loud noises, bright lights, stress, and recent physical activity. Some people also can have a tough time … read more

I can’t go to sleep. I’ve tried teas, meditation, music, worry dolls and just about anything else I could think of. Falling asleep between 12:30-4:00 is common for me, and once I do fall asleep it’s only for just over an hour. What can I do?

Updated 7 January 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question! Not being able to sleep well is frustrating for sure. You may have already realized that lack of sleep makes it harder to focus which can … read more

I have been waking up every night at 3:00am and I am awake until my alarm goes off at 7:30. I stopped watching TV or going on the web after dinner and I also tried drinking chamomile tea but it hasn’t helped me sleep through the night. I am very tired during school and I feel like l cannot bear this lack of sleep during the entire school year. Please, can you help me?

Updated 15 October 2018 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question! The blue screens of devices, such as a smart phone or tablet, have been found to interfere with the sleep hormone melatonin, which may cause … read more

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